Pride Niagara is happy to announce the 5th Annual 2018 Niagara UNITY Awards! This gala showcases the important successes of individuals and groups that have made an impact for the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Plus (LGBT+) community here in the Niagara Region. 

The Niagara UNITY Awards will be held on Wednesday, June 6th at Amici's Banquet & Conference Centre, Social Club (2740 Merrittville Highway, Thorold) with doors opening at 6pm. The event features an opening winery reception by Hernder Estate Wines , silent auction, a formal three course dinner, the return of the amazing FEMALE DELUSIONIST "EXTRA-ORDINAIRE" Miss Conception and of course the Niagara UNITY Awards ceremony itself.

Past year’s UNITY award recipients are proudly listed under annual events at www.prideniagara.com

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Pride Niagara 14th Annual Rainbow Flag Raising Ceremony: Monday June 4th St. Catharines | City Hall: | 2:30 pm

A fantastic opportunity for our Mayor and Saint Catharines, Ontario City Council to show their support and unity with Niagara’s LGBT+ and supporting communities!

Join us at St. Catharines City Hall located in the heart of Downtown St. Catharines. Listen and share with guest speakers and watch as we raise the rainbow flag, celebrating our unity and pride.

Line up for the day of Annual Rainbow Flag Raising...

- Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake | 9 am

- Town of Fort Erie | City Hall | 10 am

- Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada | City Hall | 10:45am

- City of Welland | City Hall | 11:30am

- Town of Lincoln, Ontario | 12:15 pm

- Town of Grimsby | 12:35

- Niagara Regional Police Service | 1pm (5700 Valley Way Niagara Falls)

- Brock University | 1:15 pm

14th Annual Rainbow Flag Raising Ceremony: Monday June 4th St. Catharines | City Hall: | 50 Church St, St. Catharines | 2:30 pm

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Start Niagara's Pride on the right foot at the Meridian Center with RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 break out star, Miss Congeniality herself Ivy Winters will be performing followed by a Meet & Greet.

Taking care of you on the dance floor is Toronto’s infamous circuit sand as resident DJ at Fly Nightclub and Straight Boutique the spectacular DJ Jeremy Khamkeo! A night filled with music, dancing and celebrating PRIDE

Best Butt/Chest Contest | Free Swag |. Featuring step down performance from the 8th Miss Pride Niagara 17/18 Cara Scene and of course your host "The Empress" Claudia Silva.

The Pride Kick Off starts with the Official Mr. /Miss Pride Niagara competition! Contestants can be ANYONE who is Proud and not afraid to show it! Each Kick Off ticket counts as a ballot for the Mr. /Miss Pride Niagara contestant of your choice! 8pm-2am | 19+| Tickets ONLY $10 Tickets available Meridian Centre Box Office.

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Riverlights Harmony is excited to invite all women to our summer Open House!

June 20, 7-9pm at Riverside United Church, 881 Glidden Ave, Windsor.

There will be coffee, tea, goodies and singing! Lots of singing!

Not sure if you like singing barbershop? This is your chance to come check it out. Come sing with us and discover the joy of barbershop!

For more information, call Erika at 519-972-7002

Our Annual Dog Wash is back. Stop by and let us give your dog a good scrub. Every dog will leave with a Bandana and a Homemade treat.

Walk will be held at the Rotary Picnic Shelter at the waterfront. Registration at noon and walk will begin at 1pm. Many great things are in store for our walk this year. Touch Animal Rehabilitation will be joining us again for a pre walk warm up session and after the walk there will be a BBQ, lots of prizes, Raffle and Silent Auction. Prancing Paws Pet Photography will be on site doing one on one photos with you and your pet. and each walker will leave with a bag full of goodies for their furry friends to enjoy.

Also mark your calendar for our annual Dog Wash on Sunday June 10th from 12-3pm.

Thanks to our sponsors, 100% of the funds raised from the Walk go directly towards the raising, Training and placement of Dog guides for Canadians with medical or physical disabilities. Dog guides Canada has already provided specialty trained Dog Guides to more than 2764 men, Women and Children, all without any government funding. With your help more people will experience the mobility, safety and independence a devoted Dog Guide Brings.

Making sweet music together for 19 years, blues/folk duo "DnA" is comprised of husband and wife Doug Boudreau and April Mitchell-Boudrea. Bringing Acadian (Doug) and Haudenosaunee (April) roots together, they embody the philosophy of two row wampum teaching of mutual respect and harmony on and off the stage. A mix of covers by Canadian artists and their own original tunes, this acoustic experience is intimate and authentic. Presented in conjunction with Niagara Concert Series. No registration required. Seating is limited.